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I had to pop out for a couple of hours around lunch-time, and inevitably a parcel was delivered while I was out. On my return I found this behind my front door.   I've no idea how this

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As a child of the Apollo era, it had to be done

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12 minutes ago, Dannomiss said:

Wow £300?? I thought £50 for my BST starguider 8mm lens was a lot of money LOL

Well, I suppose I don't smoke or drink...

OK then, I don't smoke. And I discount the cost equipment over the years of ownership 🙂

The good thing about astronomy is that you don't have to spend a vast amount on equipment to have a lot of fun. You and I have demonstrated that with our Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p's. 

And I've also got a couple of BST Starguider 8mm for my binoviewers. They are nice eyepieces and incredible value.

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14 minutes ago, Dannomiss said:

Wow £300?? I thought £50 for my BST starguider 8mm lens was a lot of money LOL

Things get pricey fast in this hobby!! I think I played it smart and purchased some good quality eyepieces early on and stuck with them(The explorer scientific 82 degree series). This way I don't need to think about upgrading for a good while, only adding to the collection:rolleyes2:

I hope you've had some opportunities to use your new scope and eyepieces! Always good to see people on here happy with their stuff;)

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On 01/07/2020 at 11:57, HollyHound said:

Arriving super quick from @FLO, thanks guys 😊

The new ScopeTech Mount Zero 😃

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Now need to get it fitted sometime today to the Uni 28 for a test... more information to follow here:

 

Looking forward to the review on this!.. looks nice enjoy

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30 minutes ago, JeremyS said:

Well, I suppose I don't smoke or drink...

OK then, I don't smoke. And I discount the cost equipment over the years of ownership 🙂

The good thing about astronomy is that you don't have to spend a vast amount on equipment to have a lot of fun. You and I have demonstrated that with our Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p's. 

And I've also got a couple of BST Starguider 8mm for my binoviewers. They are nice eyepieces and incredible value.

That is very true Jeremy 🙂 They look like fab EPs for sure. The £50 8mm, I have noticed the difference straight away and for what I need, think they will be absolutely fine for a good while. You enjoying the 150p?

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32 minutes ago, Victor Boesen said:

Things get pricey fast in this hobby!! I think I played it smart and purchased some good quality eyepieces early on and stuck with them(The explorer scientific 82 degree series). This way I don't need to think about upgrading for a good while, only adding to the collection:rolleyes2:

I hope you've had some opportunities to use your new scope and eyepieces! Always good to see people on here happy with their stuff;)

Telling me?! 🙂 LOL, I am pleased with the new BST starguider 8mm lens for sure at £50. So much better than the kit lens. Unfortunately not much chance to play as so cloudy here in the UK at the moment 😞

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On 27/06/2020 at 13:01, Bobby1970 said:

Always liked the sound of this scope. Been waiting a while for it to arrive due to Covid19 disruption. Looking forwards to some darker nights now. :-). 

 

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High on my wants list (potentially next month) to give me an additional FOV imaging. 

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1 hour ago, Dannomiss said:

Telling me?! 🙂 LOL, I am pleased with the new BST starguider 8mm lens for sure at £50. So much better than the kit lens. Unfortunately not much chance to play as so cloudy here in the UK at the moment 😞

I know how you feel, as I've got the 18mm version of that EP still to try out yet!

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1 minute ago, merlin100 said:

I know how you feel, as I've got the 18mm version of that EP still to try out yet!

Going to get the 12mm and 25mm next month 🙂 just to look at and put on the shelf lol

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Okay , the postman's delivery then required an expedition into the darkest bowels of the bottom shelves of the garage, where there lurks a box, bought in December 1980, which has not seen daylight in at least 25 years....

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Behold... it lives.... ⚡

(the corrector plate looks grubby though...)

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I think I know where the other bits are....

 

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20 minutes ago, Dannomiss said:

Going to get the 12mm and 25mm next month 🙂 just to look at and put on the shelf lol

I'm after the same ones, plus the 5mm version - when finances permit.😉

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7 minutes ago, Tenor Viol said:

Okay , the postman's delivery then required an expedition into the darkest bowels of the bottom shelves of the garage, where there lurks a box, bought in December 1980, which has not seen daylight in at least 25 years....

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Behold... it lives.... ⚡

(the corrector plate looks grubby though...)

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I think I know where the other bits are....

 

Oh yes!... nice all round setup there!.. congrats

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1 hour ago, Tenor Viol said:

I should get some decent Moon pics! Give me something to do whilst waiting for the APO to arrive. 

Always wanted an orange tube C8. I did get a black tube starbright coatings one in the end, stunning!. Lets hope the APO will bring good weather with it.

Best Rob

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4 hours ago, Dannomiss said:

Telling me?! 🙂 LOL, I am pleased with the new BST starguider 8mm lens for sure at £50. So much better than the kit lens. Unfortunately not much chance to play as so cloudy here in the UK at the moment 😞

I'm joining the club too!

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2 hours ago, Tenor Viol said:

Okay , the postman's delivery then required an expedition into the darkest bowels of the bottom shelves of the garage, where there lurks a box, bought in December 1980, which has not seen daylight in at least 25 years....

8F2AFD77-3019-4FEF-AAEF-DDDD0116C6DC_1_105_c.jpeg.8141bd92d8fc1567620cd4a337047aaf.jpeg

 

Behold... it lives.... ⚡

(the corrector plate looks grubby though...)

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I think I know where the other bits are....

 

Very nice @Tenor Viol. I too like the 'old skool' Celestron SCT's. 

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